20 years of Ballroom Marfa Twenty years ago, Ballroom Marfa was created with a vision and a commitment to artists to create extraordinary projects, in Marfa and beyond. Established in 2003 by Virginia Lebermann and Fairfax Dorn, Ballroom Marfa has been a refuge for creativity and experimentation for artists. In 2003, the space was inaugurated […]
Exhibition Julie Speed Opening Celebrations: Friday, September 20, 2024, 5–8pm Curator & Artist-led Walkthrough: 5:30pm Ballroom Marfa is pleased to announce the upcoming Fall 2024 exhibition from Julie Speed, The Suburbs of Eden opening Friday, September 20, 2024. The exhibition brings together a selection of over 70 works on view including paintings, collages, and gouaches […]
As a visual artist and choreographer, Grégoire Schaller develops transdisciplinary projects that challenge body norms, power dynamics, and dominant narratives. During his residency in Marfa with Villa Albertine, he is conducting research on the deconstruction of the archetypal Euro-American cowboy figure. No Country for Old Fag is a two-part performance: the first part will be […]
Ballroom Marfa: The First Twenty Years Virginia Lebermann and Fairfax Dorn, with Vance Knowles Ballroom Marfa announces a new publication, Ballroom Marfa: The First Twenty Years published by Monacelli - Phaidon is available for pre-order now. The publication features interviews, photos, and reflections from Ballroom alumni, staff, and creatives who were integral to the first […]
Ballroom Supper Club Chef Elizabeth Johnson of Pharm Table November 1-2, 2024 Ballroom Marfa is pleased to present the third iteration of the Ballroom Supper Club, showcasing a distinguished culinary experience with Chef Elizabeth Johnson, founder of Pharm Table and a leader in wellness‑centered cuisine. This special culinary event will take place at The Capri […]
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 7-11 PM The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine New York, NY Ballroom Marfa's 20th Anniversary Gala will take place at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024. With delight and gratitude, we will honor founding board member and inspiring philanthropist, Allison Sarofim, and renowned artist […]
Jess Williamson with Sam Walker Doors at 7 PM, Show at 8 PM Ballroom is pleased to present a Fall 2024 music series full of romance, nostalgia, and invention. This series featuring four musical acts, from across the Americas and spanning genres, will illuminate each of these artists’ unique ways of connecting with Marfa […]
An Evening of Spoken Word Performances 12 December 2024 Ballroom North Gallery 6 PM Ballroom is honored to announce Marfa's very own poets and writers will join us for an evening of spoken word performances in response to The Suburbs of Eden. The event will take place on December 12th at 6pm. The reading is free […]
Members only walk‑through of Julie Speed's Studio 21 December 2024 First day of the Winter Solstice Family level members and above are invited to a special sunset tour of Julie Speed's studio, followed by a stroll through Donald Judd's 15 untitled works in concrete, guided by Julie herself. This is a great chance to […]
